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Diplopia or Pseudomyopia? I am confused
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Diplopia or Pseudomyopia? I am confused
by Saikang81, Jul 03, 2006 12:00AM
I've visited an optometrist, and he came to a conclusion that i had a condition called "keratoconus" on one of my eyes.
Furthermore, i had this weird vision since about 2 years ago. the symptoms of my conditions is as follows:
- unable to see properly on the left and right of my overall vision, and tense eyes that do not allow normal rotation and movement of my eyes.
- blur vision for most of the times.
- always need to take a nap so that after the nap, can experience a bit better vision.
Moreover, due to this abnormal condition which i do not know what is it, i've already changed my specs for about 8 times in the span of 2 years. I still do not get the problem solved, because i do not even know the actual problem at all. This problem has been affecting my daily life to a significant extent.
Furthermore, i had this weird vision since about 2 years ago. the symptoms of my conditions is as follows:
- unable to see properly on the left and right of my overall vision, and tense eyes that do not allow normal rotation and movement of my eyes.
- blur vision for most of the times.
- always need to take a nap so that after the nap, can experience a bit better vision.
Moreover, due to this abnormal condition which i do not know what is it, i've already changed my specs for about 8 times in the span of 2 years. I still do not get the problem solved, because i do not even know the actual problem at all. This problem has been affecting my daily life to a significant extent.
Doctor's Answer
by Forum-OD-MP, Jul 03, 2006 12:00AM
keratoconus is an abnormal progressive thinning and steepening of the cornea. it is thought to be inherited.
it causes all kinds of strange visual effects like the ones you describe. one of the absolute hallmarks of keratoconus is having quickly changing vision and prescription (hence the many glasses rx's you have had made) and having vision that is UNCORRECTABLE with glasses. in other words, most keratocones eventually get to a point where no glasses rx makes them see well.
this is *not* pseudomyopia.
you may have monocular diplopia (or "double vision" in one eye) from the keratoconus.
IMO you probably need to go see a contact lens specialist and get fitted in special contacts designed for your condition.
it causes all kinds of strange visual effects like the ones you describe. one of the absolute hallmarks of keratoconus is having quickly changing vision and prescription (hence the many glasses rx's you have had made) and having vision that is UNCORRECTABLE with glasses. in other words, most keratocones eventually get to a point where no glasses rx makes them see well.
this is *not* pseudomyopia.
you may have monocular diplopia (or "double vision" in one eye) from the keratoconus.
IMO you probably need to go see a contact lens specialist and get fitted in special contacts designed for your condition.
Member Comments (1)
by Saikang81, Jul 03, 2006 12:00AM
hmmmm...... sound very trueBBBBare the symptons i had described linked to keratoconus? furthermore, when i see weird vision, i usually tend to close my eyes......
